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Norway’s succession after Harald V’s death
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King Harald V died at Oslo University Hospital on August 28, and his son Crown Prince Haakon is now King Haakon VIII. The report does not say whether the constitutional and ceremonial steps of the succession have been completed or Haakon is established as Norway’s reigning monarch.
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King Harald V Dies at 89, Haakon VIII Takes Throne
Harald V died peacefully at 89 after 35 years; Haakon VIII succeeds automatically but faces trust questions.
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- No verified funeral date, location details, televised address timing, or oath date in these excerpts.
- No verbatim quotes from foreign leaders or officials in these excerpts beyond the palace formulation.
History
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Who's involved
People
Haakon VIII of NorwayKing of Norway since 20261 report
Harald V of NorwayKing of Norway from 1991 to 2026 (1937–2026)1 report
Jonas Gahr StørePrime Minister of Norway since 20211 report
Marius Borg Høibyson of Mette-Marit, Queen of Norway1 report
Masud GharahkhaniNorwegian politician1 report
Queen Mette-Marit of NorwayQueen of Norway (2026)1 report
Queen Sonja of NorwayQueen Consort of Norway (1991–2026)1 report
Places
- Akershus Fortress0150 Oslo, Norway1 report
- Nidaros CathedralKongsgårdsgata 2, 7013 Trondheim, Norway1 report
- Oslo CathedralKarl Johans gt. 11, 0154 Oslo, Norway1 report
- Oslo universitetssykehus HF, RikshospitaletSognsvannsveien 20, 0372 Oslo, Norway1 report
- Storting buildingStortingsbygningen, Karl Johans gt. 22, 0026 Oslo, Norway1 report
- The Royal PalaceSlottsplassen 1, 0010 Oslo, Norway1 report
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